Joe's last day was kind of funny. His favorite holiday was Halloween and his favorite football team was UT. Halloween night, UT was playing. At about 7:15 pm, Joe took his last breath, and UT made the first touchdown. "We think he planned it!" He always had memorable exits.
Joe worked for LCRA for 37 years. He was a lineman. At the time of his retirement, he was a supervisor for the lineman department.
He was a good provider and spouse. Joe and Lynn have been together for 50 years. Joe was proud to be a father to his son Brent. Joe and Brent became closer as son and father during the past five years of his illness. He has left a hole in our hearts.
Now he can be at peace. No more pain, and no more ICU. "Your cat is looking for you." Fly angel fly to the light. You will have no more pain where you are going. See you on the other side, my love.
Joe is survived by his wife Ruedell Lynn Friar, son Brent Wilson Friar, sister Debby Driskel, and brother-in-law John Driskel and family; brother-in-law Mike Treadwell, his wife Raylene Treadwell and family.
Joe's final resting place is Oak Hill Cemetery, in the new memorial wall garden. Joe and Lynn Friar will be interred together here in the future. Joe will be placed there first, in about two to three weeks. The cremation garden will be his final resting place.
